Multiple choice

Which of the following genera has/have psychotropic effect?

A. Nicotiana B. Erythroxylum C. Ephedra

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. Both A and B

  5. Both B and C
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tobacco is a plant within the genus Nicotiana of the Solanaceae family. It has nicotine, which is a psychotropic drug. Erythroxylum coca is a tropical shrub that belongs to the family Erythroxylaceae, the leaves of which are the source of cocaine. The genus Ephedra belongs to the family Ephedraceae and contains alkaloid, ephedrine. It works mainly by increasing the activity of norepinephrine (noradrenalin) on adrenergic receptors.

Hence, A and B both have narcotic effect.

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